Duties

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS). The mission of the division is to develop policy guidance and administer OLMS regulatory activities for the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, as amended (LMRDA) and related statues.

This position is outside the bargaining unit.

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Responsibilities

As a Policy and Law Advisor you will perform the following duties:

• Develop policy recommendations based on such studies for consideration by the Division Chief and other key program officials.
• Develop draft regulations implementing provisions of the LMRDA and related laws administered by OLMS and interpretative bulletins that set forth agency interpretations of those laws.
• Develop and revise, as necessary, financial and other reporting forms and accompanying instructions authorized or required under the LMRDA and related laws.
• Conduct studies and perform extensive and intensive research and analysis of relevant issues.
• Develop and update material for the LMRDA Interpretative Manual, which incorporates precedential court and agency rulings on interpretations and applications of the LMRDA and other policy manuals including the LMRDA Embezzlement Court Decisions Guide. Reviews proposed legislation and makes recommendations on its impact on OLMS operations.
• Reviews and provides comments on dismissed complaints made under the Civil Service Reform Act (CSRA) Standards of Conduct Regulations that apply to Federal sector labor unions and LMRDA Section 401(h) officer removal cases.
• Provides advice and guidance to agency staff and others in regard to issues concerning the administration of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) and related laws.
• Reviews legal briefs in LMRDA civil cases and labor-related litigation and advises the Division Chief concerning the formulation and implication of legal and policy arguments.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
13 - Grade 13 - This position is at the Full Performance Level (FPL)

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment to this position may require a background investigation.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Must be at least 16 years old and a U.S. Citizen.

Applicants must meet time-in-grade, time-after-competitive-appointment and qualifications requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the vacancy to be eligible for consideration for selection. Reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements.

Federal Employees Please Note: Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met and reflects your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. competitive/excepted). In some cases you may need to submit more than one SF-50.

Reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements.

Qualifications

For the GS-13 : Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12, in the Federal Service.

Specialized experience is defined as experience in analyzing and interpreting statutes, regulations, and other related laws; researching legal and policy questions that is related to the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 and drafting corresponding reports and studies.

Education

EDUCATION OR THE SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCES IS NOT QUALIFYING FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL.

Additional information

DOL seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees' differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. DOL fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility and fairness so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION , ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION

Position Telework eligibility is determined by management based on position duties during the recruitment process. Employee participation in telework on a routine or situational basis is determined by management primarily based on business needs. Employees participating in telework are subject to the terms and conditions of the Department of Labor's Telework Program.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies:

Policy Analysis: Ability to analyze and evaluate policies. Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; conceives and implements research to determine or validate desired policy direction; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives; and to make recommendations.

Administrative Law: Knowledge of State and Federal administrative laws, including procedures, regulations, guidelines, and precedents related to case preparation and settlements.

Policy Knowledge: Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.

Research: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.

Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives solutions; make recommendations.

Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, Government regulations, Executive orders, agency rules, Government organization and functions, and the democratic political process.

Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

The information you provide may be verified by a review of your work experience and/or education, by checking references and through other means (ex. interview). Your evaluation may also include a review by an HR Specialist or panel and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc). The examining Human Resources Office (HRO) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings. Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your vacancy question responses. If not, the HRO may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume.

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INFORMATION FOR CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. CTAP eligible(s) will be considered "well-qualified" if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Be sure to review DOL Account Eligibility Questions #24 to reflect that you are applying as an CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test required
No

Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
Credentialing

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission. Also, do not upload password-protected documents.

- The following documents are required from all applicants (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY):

ARE YOU A CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEE? If applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service, please provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" which shows your appointment eligibility for the position for which you are applying. Your SF-50 must identify the highest grade you held on a permanent basis, Pay Plan/Pay Schedule, Series, and Grade/Pay Band, and career status. Multiple SF-50 may be submitted to demonstrate your highest previous rate and eligibility.

*WARNING: An award SF-50 (ex. cash or time off award) may not indicate grade, step, and competitive status. For current DOL employees, an award SF-50 DOES NOT indicate grade and step.

- Resumes are required- provide a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one from your profile. To receive full consideration for relevant and specialized experience, please list month, year, and the number of work hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We also suggest that you preview the vacancy questions, and confirm that your resume supports your question responses.

- Most recent performance appraisal/evaluation signed and dated within 18 months is requested by the agency, but will not disqualify candidates if not submitted. If not submitted during the application process, one may/will be requested at the time of the interview if the opportunity is extended. Applies to current and former Federal employees.

The following documents are required if applicable:

- Displaced Employee Placement Documents - Only required if requesting priority consideration under CTAP .

- Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience, but may be submitted.

Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship , and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.